Lactation consultants offer support to breastfeeding moms

Maternity Matters

English - August 09, 2021 00:59 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, a Riley lactation consultant discusses the resources available to moms who decide to breastfeed. Jamie Kreuzman is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who provides support in the hospital to families soon after they welcome their babies. She shares the top obstacles moms face with breastfeeding, options available to families whose babies must go to the NICU and how parents can get some guidance even once they leave the hospital.